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Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

In 1871, when Mrs. Julia A. Lennon
was ON her wedding trip, she lost her
engagement ring while washing her
hands in the tOilet-rOOm of a Pullman
Car. A few days ago Toledo fish
mOnger, while cleaning some whiteish,
found the ring inside of one. 1t still
bore the inscription ~. A. B., Chicago,
49," 1t is supposed TO have passed
through the waste pipe as the train
was crossing the St. Lawrence aud to
have been snapped up as it fell.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21
THIRD DAY-rHrRspAY. SEPT. 22p.

FIRST Trial 30 class premium $3.50 for horses
that never beat 30 three in five; SIPS TO first s6O
TO second. $40 70 third, S25 to fourth
second Trial.-3.0O class; premium $3.50 for
s, nOIses mat never beat 3 minutes three in five
Sl25 to first $50 to second soto third S25 10 fonrth
Third Trial.-COlt race premium 500 for four
year ods and under two in three $50 TO first S55
TO second, SIS to third, $40 to fourth
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21
SECOND DAY-WrnNrsn,v So olsr

First Trial. 50 class; premium s25O for borses
that never beat $50, best three in five; SIPS to
10 iirst, $50 to second $40 to third s2j to fourth
second Irial.-230 class, PAGERS; premium $3.50
LOT horses that never beat 230 three in five Sl25
70 hrst $50 to second, $40 to third SIS to fourth.
Ihird Irial-WagOn race; premium $50. for
horses without record to road wagons, two in
threei go To first sl5 to second. So to third
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21
PROGRAMME:
TEOttllg ( PaCilg Races.
FIRST DAY-TuEsp,v SEPT 9oru

FIRST DAY-TUEsDAY, SEPT. 10Th.
First Trial.-24O class premium $3.50. for horses
that never beat 240, three in five; sl25 to first SEQ
TO second, $40 to third S25 to fourth
Second Trial-3.SO class; premium 5000 for
norses that never beat $780, three in five SlOO TO
hIst, 800 to second, $50 to third, $50 to fourth
lhlrd lrlal.-2.24 class premium $3.50 to horses
that never beat q three in five 81 % to first SEQ
10 second, $40 to third, S25 to fourth
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

Considering how many questions a
small boy can ask his mother in a
quarter Of an hour, it is astonishing
how little he seems to know when a
stranger ask him any.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

Daniel ]. Wheaton of Chincoteague
Island, Va, has bought the four-story
brick block in POeOmoke City for SIC, 900
This block was built four years ago by
William J. 8. Clark at cost Of
$4,000. .--.-
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21
Saved Hi. L,s.

Mt; y. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, XIV, saws he
was, for many years badly afflicted With PhthiSic
also Diabetes; the pains were aimoSt Tnendnrs.
ole ana would sometimes almost threw him into
eonVulslons: He tried Electric BitterS and rot
was entirely cured, and had gained In flesh eieh.
teen pounds Says he positively Believes he
would have died, had 1t not been for the reliefac
bottle BY Jas, p, HOffecker, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21
FOURTH DAY.-FR1n,v SEPT oaD

First Trial.-22i class, PAGERS premium $3.50.
for horses that never beat 22l three i'm five. e25
70 hrst, 500 70 second, $40 10 third S2j to fourth
Second Irial.-245 class; premium $3.50 for
nOrses lhat never beat 2.i5, three in five; s125 to
hrst, 500 70 second, $40 to third S25 to fourth
Third Irial.-Free for all trOtters premium
to fourth N' S-
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

Butter is up" says a market report.
Exactly. We have seen butter that
no four men could hold down.-Bur-
lingtOa Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

1t is nearly time for stove-men TO
commence advertise their goods.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

In Mexico laborers get Is to % cents
and are often paid In farm produce.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UIdGPtakGTS,
AND DEALERS IN
$AlE STREET, opposite tho Smyrna House.
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits Bureaus. Bedsteads
Chairs, Lounges Tables, Stands. Mattresses Spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line guar.
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods ian 5tf
Smyrna times., 1887-09-21

Some sweet bird ofthe South
win build in every cannon's mouth
iii the only sound from its rusty throat
VIII be wren's or a b;uebird's note,
ana then THE earth shall be full of
knowledge Of the Lord as the waters
cover the sea"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
Justice to an Est,mable Young woman.

CHICAGO, Aug 20.-An error as absurd as it
was unfortunate crept uto some of the specials
describing the scenes in Chatsworth following
the recent wreck. 1t was stated that of the
passengers on the Inflated train. Miss Fannie
Brebner, of Pennington H., had been rendered
insane by the accident and was moaning delir-
iousy on couch in the town hail. while her
berrothed husband, Mr. Walters was stretched
OF bed of pain only few feet distant All
this Is incorrect, and has caused little emhar-
rassment TO Miss Bsebner and her friends The
young lady passed through the disaster unhurt,
and her appearance among the wounded in
Chatsworth was solely the capacity of
nurse Mr.. Walters was simply one of those
under her care. The services of Miss Brebner
and others equally self-sacrifclng who remained
with the wounded were inestimable, and it is q
pity that she should be the victim of what was
doubtless a mistake due to the general confusion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
SECRETARY SHERIDAN,
Representatives Of the Citizens Association
Made Too Low Bid for His Information.

CHICAGO, Aug. 20-Lawyer N. II. Hanchett
who was employed by the citizens association
to wiring from Private Secretary Sheridan the
inside of the aldermanic Doodle deals, is quoted
this morning as practically admitting that Sher-
idan had not been taken in charge by off GERS of
the State, but has sold out to the crooked alder
men against whom he had agreed to become a
witness. Mr. Hanchett said that he had been
made aware that certain aldermen and others
implicated had within the past few days, made
mp a considerable sum of money for
Sheridan in order to buy him off and
possibly to send him away to prevent him
from testifying again them. Sheridan had put
himself in their way to the extent of letting
them know that he would otherwise be compelled
to furnish evidence against them. One man. he
said. had come down to the tune OF over $500;
others had paid him small sums and in this way
he had accumulated considerable purse He
was q shrewder fellow than he taken for by
those who have counted upon securing him a
witness at slight cost. Apparently he open
to the biggest bidder and knocked himself down
to the gang party at about 81, 900.
Reports regarding the street car franchise
vestigation more definite to-day. In and out
of the City Council Alderman John Colvin was
the champion of Charles T. Yerkes, the cable
road magnate, who has had such 10 g eoric career
In Chicago. Colvin has been IN Austria, for some
reason, ever since about the time the first
Doodle inquiries were begun. 1t is asserted
tnat o9tectlve mooney, or Chlcago, accompanied
by detective Thorn, of New York, left for
Europe on Tuesday night Their destination
was either Havre. France Hamburg, two
ports from which Colvns present resting place
IS easily accessible by railroad. The departure
of the detectives was unexpected, because Mr.
Mooney had given it out that he intended to
spend his vacation, If he took one, in the Rocky
mountains It is understood that he has a com
mission from the citizens association which is
furnishing the money to carry on the warfare
against the dishonest aldermen, to look after
Colvin, and perhaps General Manager Trip, of |
the Underground Electric Company who is cred
tied with engineering the noted conduit Jobs re-
sulting in mammoth monopoly for the gas |
trust |
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
GENERAL LABOR NEWS.
The New Association of Iron and Steel
Workers OficialIy Nipped in the Bud.

The New Association of Iron and Steel
Workers Officially Nipped in the Bud.
PITTsBURG. Aug. 20-The proposed new az.
ISOLATION of iron and steel-workers. under the
auspices of the Knights of Labor has been Off
cially nipped in the bud. Charles FL. Ltchman
the general secretary of the Knights of Labor
in circular letter, over his own signature, sits
down upon the prime movers of this new organ-
cation with both feet. He gives reasons why
the charter Will not be granted. After first Bit
terly denouncing those who have stated that
General Master Workman Powderly signed the
charter applied for by the iron-workers, and
that it was in the custody of the general secre-
tary, the circular says in addition, that all
of the assemblies applying for the new charter
ars not in good standing; that out of the seven
teon mbies joining in the preliminary or
ganization, only three are square with the Gen
eral. Assembly. Eleven or these assemblies are
in Pittsburg In closing, it says that when all
the laws are complied with the charter will be
granted. This is a big disappointment co the
I'm lights of Labor iron workers of Pittsburg
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
Chamberlain on the Situation

LONDON. Aug. 20--Nfr Joseph Chamberlain
made speech at Birmingham tonight He
dilated upon the waste of the greater part of tho
session by the obstructionists the crimes
bill, and said: t'This legislation. has been, in
my Judgment, grossly misrepresented. regret
that such bill Is necessary for any part Of the
kingdom, but the act was in my Judgment, in
tended to protect Irish fellow-subjects.
I do not believe it has given q
moments apprehension to any loyal subject
Irishman who does not desire
outrage or is not willing to see it Applause
Our experience. SO far as it has gone, justiies
the government policy. which we supported. I
admit that crime and outrage are less than for
many years past But why is this7 It 10 be.
cause those who stimulated disorder and anarchy
and winksd at outrage have discovered that the
law is strongest. and that future aw-breakers
must pay the penalty of their misdesds. l re-
greet that the government have proclaimed the
league. I will not blame the govern
ment severely, but think they were
mistaken. though !, ana Cot others who acted
proclamation in strong language. When the
government asked for these powers we agreed to
give them. and now if they consider it abso-
lutely necessary to use them, that doubtless is
the last resource; but it is for their discretion
not ours. As matter of principle think it
in order to hold them in reserve. but as a
matter of policy | regret that tho governments
has thought 1t necessary to use them at the pres
ent time"
Dir. Chamberlain dwelt upon the absence ef
crime in most districts of Ireland. ave are
told he said, that in some districts the league
is still paramount tyrannizine over the minority
in districts in which its authority prevails; but
think the other clauses of the coercion bill
quite sufficient to enable the government to deal
with isolated cases. The clause enabling stipend
larry magistrates indict maximum punish
ment of six months Imprisonment at hard labor
upon persons found guilty of boycotting and for
other offenses under the act is sufficient to meet
any emergency which has arisen
Mr. Chamberlain said: Il
afraid that the course the government has pur-
sued will land them in the gravest difficulties
and danger. An Irish landlord, the other day.
asked to all my influence to prevent the
proclamation of the league. 1 asked him Why.
The landlord replied: Because in my county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
Railway Employees Join the knights.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20-A national charter
has been granted by the general exc
cutive board of the Knights of Labor
to the assembly composed OF Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company employees, and
the work OF organizing the national trade
district assembly will be pushed forward as
rapidly possible. It is expected that the ex-
ample of the Pennsylv ania railroad men will be
speedily initiated by the employees on the great
railroad systems, and in that a grand coali-
ton will be formed between them for the ad-
vancement of mutual interests
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
woman Convleted of Murder.

CLARION, Pa, Aug 20.-Mrs. Ella Dinsmore
on trial for the past week. charged with being
an accessory to the murder of James Davis, for
which David l.. King is now under sentence of
death, was convicted this morning OF murder in
the first degrae. Mrs. Dinsmore displayed great
fortituds durag the trial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21

Bitter Contest Which Will Be Fought to q
Conclusion at Minneapolis-The Leading
Spirits of the Anti -Powderly Faction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
STRIFE AMONG THE KNIGHTS
Mr. PoWderly and His Friends Alarmed
at the Progress of the Opposition.

The Master Workman and the Executive
Board Straining Every Nerve to Avert What
They Regard as an Impending Calamity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21

Encroachments of the General Officers
Begin to Bear Their Legitimate Fruit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-21
THE TORIESANDTHELE LEAGUE
Proclaiming of the Irish Organization
Not Endorsed by All Conservatives.
Mr.. Gladstone and His Managers Confident
that the Step Will Result in Converting the
Country to the Home Rule Doctrine.
East Indian Secret Society Which Seems
to Contain Elements of Trouble.

Prince Ferdinand Adopts the Same Tactics
That Brought About the Deposition of
His Predecessor-0ther Cable News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-24
CHASE CITY.
The Tobacco scason-Buiiding-
other Items.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l
FEBRuARY %, 1887.
This is the season when the farmers
commence to sell the tobacco produced
the previous year. Recently this mar
ket has been largely patronized. The
exhibit indicated a crop OF inferior
quality. For such prices continue to
rule low. while good brights and rich
dark qualities command satisfactory
figures.
Although this market has been estab-
lished about two years only, yet 60 vast
an extent of territory is tributary to
this point as the most accessible mar
ket that there was sold here the last to-
bacco year two million one hundred
and eighteen thousand two hundred
and seventy-eight (2,118,2T3) pounds.
A factory for the manufacture of
smoking-tobacco is now being erected
here, and is rapidly approaching com
pletion.
One farmer informed me that he
could realize more from the yield OF
one acre Of land in Irish potatoes than
he could from four acres in tobacco.
The public roads are in much better
condition than usual in this section at
this time of the year. A few fines on
road-overseers produce n very bench
cial effect, especially for the travelling
public.
The Republicans of the county are
excited over the nominations for county
officers. The county clerkship is the
chief prize sought after, and for this
position there are about half dozen
aspirants for the Republican nomina-
ton. For the other positions there
seems to be but little competition. The
Democrats manifest but little interest
in the contest.
The county Temperance Convention
decided last week to postpone indefi-
nitely any action looking to county
election this year on the local-option
question.
The wheat prospects are much better
now than at this time last year. A
good crop of winter oats has been seed
ed. Plant beds sufficient for large
crop of tobacco have been prepared.
Stock in better condition than usual
and corn and forage plentiful and
cheap.
The egg and poultry business Of this
section is one of great importance and
increasing. One firm here informed
IRE that they bought anil shipped
from here lest year nearly ten thousand
fowls, and eggs 10y the thousand dozens.
Eggs are now ten cents per dozen.
This place is visited now by scores of
drummers from your city and Balti-
more. The guano-mcn are also more
active than ever Only one boOk-agent
has appeared in orr midst.
Our railroad is Kept in splendid con-
dition. and the trains have never missed
a connection at Keysv;lle, on the Rich
mond and Danville railroad.
The evidences OF progress can be seen
here in every direction, and The stabili-
Nv and activity of our energetic citizens
indicate a year Of greatly-increased
business transactions and prosperity.
Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-24

NV FTTTITI
To New York Omitted ..........
To New York Unlimited .......
To Philadelphia Qimitcd .........
To Philadelphia lunlimiicV
secOnd-C lass % New York iirI.r.
Close connection made 40 Nov Y.r.
points North aud Fast
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-24
BUSY BURGLARS.
RArpYxa TIE STORES IN VILLAGES
AROUND NORFOLK.
Berkley Suffers Heavily-rhe Leader az
One Of the Gangs Captured
other Items.
Corrosnondonce Of one Rlchmond plspaichl

fCorrcspondcnce Of the Richmond Dispatch
NORFOLK, Va, February %, 1887
Burglars are busy in Berkley, across
The. river, and both residences and
stores have suffered to considerable
extent Of late Last night the grocery
store OF William Peterbridge was
broken into and about 500 in goods
and money taken. This morning the
leader of the gang in this operation, a
negro named George Roberts, was cap
tured by Constable Tapley Portlock
and committed to jail. The previous
night the jewelry-stand OF John ID.
Bland was broken open and everything
in il carried of, even the Matchmaker
tools. The Norfolk Southern freight
warehouses also suffered at the hands
OF the thieves 1t is thought that these
depredations, which embrace the SUI
burban villages generally, are commit
ted by the many worthless negroes
about this place.
The cotton congresses have about
ceased operations for this season. only
one foreign ship is now loading.
Agents are here from the North
organizing the Cigarmakers lnterna-
tional Union-an organization 10 act
independently of the Knights OF Labor.
Rev. Landon A. Cutler, OF Rich
mond, is preaching nightly and con
Quoting successful meeting at the
Disciples church. on Precursor
street.
Rev. James Mex. Brewington, pastor
of one Of the Methodist Episcopal
churches in this city, left to-day to at
tend the Annual Conference, at Romeo
yerte. W. Va, which meets tomorrow.
A large audience, including many
ladies of the members, heard Mr..
Ralph beaumont, chairman OF the
Knights of Labor Legislative Commit
tee. at Johnson's BAH last night. He
discussed 1.-The Declaration and Prin-
ciples of the Order"
The wrecking -steamers sent III search
Of the wreck of the brig Garnet have
returned, the searchers being q second
time unsuccessful.
A unique floral knapsack from IA
Richmond lady, Mrs. L. z. Roper, was
received 10y. the Norfolk City Guard
Yesterday as decoration for the ban
quet-table.
Captain J. S. Whitworth, OF the Nor
folk Southern railroad, has invented a
railroad brake.
Rev. J. ID. Powell, rector of st.
Johns church, Portsmouth, has gone
North on account of his health, and will
lie absent some time.
State-Senator Paul Edmunds and MIR.
III. A. Edmundson, of Halifax county,
are in the city.
To-day is again raw and disagreeable
here. with hail falling.
Immense quantities OF merchandise
are now arriving here 10y every t:anspor-
tation line and passing through South,
while of fertilizers there Is no end.
No Baltimore or other bay steamers
have arrived to-day on account OF fog
on the bay.
Mr.. b. d. Tillar, president of the
Atlantic and Danville railroad, received
n telegram last night from Mr.. J. }.
Power, of the Construction Company
Mt Beliield, stating that the report OF
the suspension of work going from
Hicksford to Danville is untrue, and
that instead Of suspending the working
force has been increased, and the work
is being pushed forward as rapidly as
the season will allow. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-24
THE NETis0DISTS.
Approaching Meeting OF the Balii-
more Conference.


Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
LHEsBURG, Va, February %, 1887.
In lust two weeks from to-day the
northumberland third annual session
of the Baltimore Conference, Southern
Methodist Church, will convene in the
Methodist church in this town. For
three months past the "COmmlttee on
Homes have been busy in preparing
quarters for the members of the Con
ference and correctional officers who
will attend. The Conference is com
posed of POI ministers and 80 lay dele
gates. Besides these, the agent of the
Publishing House at Nashville, Rev. j.
B. McFerrin Rev. o. L. Fitzgerald,
editor NashriVc ChristiGn AdCOcatc;
Rev. |. G.. John, missionary secretary
and Rev. Samuel Small, president Of
PAYNE Institute, will be present.
Leesburg will be taxed TO her utmost
to entertain 50 large body, but the
citizens, without respect TO. denomlna-
ton, have opened wide their doors and
extended to the committee invitations
TO send them guests, and at this writing
all have been comfortably provided for,
and the prospects are that the clerical
and lay brethren will enjoy a pleasant
stay.
By the four-year rule, which is the
pastoral limit, there will be necessarily
two changes in the presidingeldership-
viz, Rev. j. {. Dice, of the Rocking
ham district, and Rev. David Bush, of
the Iewisburg district. There will he
seven necessary changes amongst those
serving regular pastontes-vU., Rev.
b. w. Bond and his assistant, Rev. Ii.
p. Hamill, of Rockville circuit, Nd. ;
Rev. j. Ii. Boyd, of Montgomery cir
cult, Nd. Rev. j. w. Grub, Trappc
Nd. Rev. A. A. p. Neel, of Loudoun
circuit, Va. Rev. j. G. Jones, Deco
quan, Va, and Rev. Ii. VI. Striclller,
East Rockingham, Va. There. VIII OF
course be many other changes, even
! where the four-year limit has not been
reached.
As TO who will be made presidin,;
elders in the place those whose term OF
Office expires isoDly conjecture. Rev. A..
A. +. Neel is mentioned as q probable
successorto Rev. J. G. Dice on the Rock
ingham district, and Rev. b. w. Bond
may succeed Rev. David Bush on the
Lewisburg district
During the year two members of the
Conference, both young men, have
died-Rev. +. NJ. Strother, of Fincas.
tie, Va, ard Rev. l.. II. Green, of Roa-
noke, Va.
Bishop j. g. Keener viii preside.
The Bishop viii be the guest Of Rev. l.
w. Canter, pastor Of the Methodist
church at this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-24

No citizen OF Farmville enjoyed moro
Of the esteem and confidence OF The
entire people than Cid Mr.. MOTLEY. In
business circles, both here, where he
was born, reared, aud died, and in
Richmond, where he lived for some
years, none had q cleaner record. In
the Farmville Baptist church he had
been long az oflice-bearer, and was &c.
tive, liberal, and true. he was just
fifty-six years OF age.
Our County Court is now in session,
with thirty-odd indictments against
negroes for burglary and one against
Watkins Dupuy for wifd-murder. Du-
puy is not yet able to be brought here
for trial, but it is thought will be soon.
w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-24
L0UDOVN COUNTY.
New Enterprises-ResiSnaiiOn-
Good TempIars. &c.
Horrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
IrrsnI-pn " Enh % lSNI.

Eorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
LEEsBUBG, VA, Feb. %. 1887.
Leesburg is on boom. The cree
ton of the new town hall, to cost SD,
eco. will shortly be commenced, and
the proposition to build a tirst-class
hotel to cost $50, 600 is favorably enter
tanned by our citizens. Shares Of SiCJ
each will be issued, and a number Of
these shares have already been sub
scribed for. This town being IN close
proximity to Washington city makes Il
a desirable place as summer residence
and this new hotel. when completed
will doubtless prove a paying invest
ment.
DIR. A. s. Tebbs, of this county, has
ttndered lis resignation as assistant
surgeon, United States marine corps
The District-Lodge system, rs re-
commended ny the GrGnd-Lodge Exec
utive Committee, was discussed in th'
lodge of Good Templars here last night
and action postponed until after tn
meeting of the county lodge.
CATOCTIV.